Quinta do Vallado’s estate covers 65 hectares of vineyard. The vines for this Porto are from a vineyard in the Valley of Rio Torto, where the landscape is characterised by the terraces that make up the vineyards. The vines are planted at altitudes ranging between 80 and 400 metres on south and west-facing slopes, which maximise exposure to the sun, assisting the grapes’ ripening potential. The soils are made up of schist, a
slate-like metamorphic rock which is rich in nutrients, and also offers useful water retention properties. The vines are pruned according to the Double Cordon system and are harvested at optimal maturity into small crates to protect the quality. This wine is made from a field blend of old vines, the predominant varieties are: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca.